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Planning a home development or renovation project can be a challenging and daunting experience. Aside from allocating a budget, one of the foremost essential things you will need to do is find and commission an Architect suitable for your project. MP Chartered Architects are your local experts.  We are well accustomed to providing skilful and […]

88% Success Rate in local Committee Meetings  Planning committee meetings are public sessions that take place every 4-8 weeks, where local councillors meet to decide whether a planning application should be approved, rejected, or have planning conditions or planning obligations attached to them.    MP Chartered Architects are on hand to help you navigate the planning

Successful developers will agree that it is an intelligent decision to select an Architect at the beginning of your project to ensure the practicability and maximum financial gain for your investment. MP Chartered Architects have a well-founded and successful history when it comes to working with property developers in Essex and beyond. We work closely

Hire Us. Architect for Loughton, Ongar, Epping, Brentwood, Theydon, Shenfield, Hutton Mount, Abridge. For most, the decision based around hiring a RIBA Chartered Architect or ACIAT Designer can seem like an expensive option and may potentially put a squeeze on the budget you have for your home development project.  However, commissioning the support of a qualified

All New Homes Must Produce 30% fewer emissions than current standards. When you’re carrying out building work you are responsible for making sure that that project complies with certain legal rules and regulations.  From the 15th of June 2022, current building regulations in England have changed to improve energy efficiency in both residential and non-residential

More than 50% of UK homeowners have or are planning some home improvement this year.  Are you considering a remodel and or extension to make your home a better version of itself?   MP Architects LLP can support every aspect of your project. We know that permitted development rules, pre-apps, and planning applications can be daunting, however

There are very few bungalows being built these days, but that said Essex does have its fair share of single-storey homes.  Often set on a wider plot of land and commonly thought of as being more suited to the elderly, owning a bungalow can have many benefits for all types of homeowners, especially when considering it for a

A modern design or an urban update on a traditional home might not be your first thought when considering an extension. However, we think a contrasting creation can be a terrific addition.  The range of stylish extensions available is now larger than ever. There is no rule book to say that extensions must match the

When extra space is needed in your home, adding a basement is worth consideration. The development of a basement can create a fantastic amount of extra living space, add substantial market value to your home and revitalise a tired property.  This type of extension can also reduce the visual impact of overextension on a property that

Being situated in the heart of the Essex countryside, we are often approached on how to secure planning permission for properties on Green Belt land. In 2021, planning applications to build an additional 35,000 homes on UK Green Belts were submitted. Obtaining permission to build on Green Belt land can be difficult, however, tapping into